Alienware Notebooks here in OZ at LAST!

ninoloco · 19th January 2005, 12:24 AM

Finnaly after years in the U.S its finnaly here in OZ. So now I can get my hands on one of these sexy laptops for pretty competitive pricing.

What do you guys think of these baby's taking over the laptop world here in OZ 12"WLCD its perfect for me

and the little Eyes go blue when its on !

www.alienwaresystems.com.au

annandin · 19th January 2005, 1:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ninoloco

What do you guys think of these baby's taking over the laptop world here in OZ 12"WLCD its perfect for me

It might be perfect for you but I doubt these will be taking over the laptop world any time soon, they are a niche product. And they are not cheap either, starting at $2,449.00 for a lowly Intel Celeron M Processor 1.5GHz and Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Technology.

leathal_leigh · 19th January 2005, 1:27 AM

they look fuckn awesome

Wink · 19th January 2005, 2:39 AM

So apart from the top cover being totally cool, what else is so good about it externally?

I mean, I like cool shit, but compared to a similarly spec'ed Dell 700M, why am I paying an extra $500-$600.

Axie · 19th January 2005, 11:11 AM

I've been looking pretty hard at the Area-51m 7700, so far I've been unable to find another laptop with similar specs for the price ... it will be used mostly for 3D design / rendering work.

yoink · 19th January 2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WinK

So apart from the top cover being totally cool, what else is so good about it externally?

I mean, I like cool shit, but compared to a similarly spec'ed Dell 700M, why am I paying an extra $500-$600.

Yeah I'd tend to agree, the 700m is a good price at the moment, with the free DVD burner, and higher speed processor, but otherwise, the two are pretty identical - I wouldn't pay $500 extra, for two blue LEDs

yoink · 20th January 2005, 11:34 AM

Now this is uncanny

Northgate

Alienware

The Northgate is EXACTLY the same spec, and except for the glowing alien head, and the colours, looks EXACTLY the same as the Alienware; it's available for $USD 1098 at Walmart, now if only they shipped to Australia

Northgate look like they will ship internationally, so at USD $1271.10 that works out to AUD $1,670.45 plus shipping, so well below AUD $2000 shipped

silver6 · 20th January 2005, 11:59 AM

Alienware notebooks are just whitebox notebooks with a fancey cover.

the ITC Ultraport 1900 is the same as alienware at a cheaper price

http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Ultraport-1900.asp

yoink · 20th January 2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by silver6

Alienware notebooks are just whitebox notebooks with a fancey cover.

the ITC Ultraport 1900 is the same as alienware at a cheaper price

http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Ultraport-1900.asp

Do you know where to get it at a good price? - from googled sites they don't seem that cheap

19th January 2005, 12:24 AM	#1
ninoloco Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St Clair, Sydney Posts: 132	Alienware Notebooks here in OZ at LAST! Finnaly after years in the U.S its finnaly here in OZ. So now I can get my hands on one of these sexy laptops for pretty competitive pricing. What do you guys think of these baby's taking over the laptop world here in OZ 12"WLCD its perfect for me and the little Eyes go blue when its on ! www.alienwaresystems.com.au Last edited by ninoloco; 19th January 2005 at 12:25 AM.

19th January 2005, 2:39 AM	#4
Wink Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hills District NSW Posts: 9,291	So apart from the top cover being totally cool, what else is so good about it externally? I mean, I like cool shit, but compared to a similarly spec'ed Dell 700M, why am I paying an extra $500-$600. __________________ P4 2.4@3.0ghz \|Abit IS7 \|512MB OCZ Premier \|Powercolor 9700Pro \|80GB WD \|30GB Seagate \| 250GB Seagate (eSATA) \|500GB Samsung \|Sony DDU1621 \| LiteOn LH18A1P \|802.11B \|Antec SLK2650 \|Antec TP 430W \| LG 32LC2R 32" LCD TV \|Logitech Media Keyboard Elite \|Razer Copperhead \|Logitech G25 \|Creative DTT2500 5.1 \|D-Link DSL-G604T \|Lenovo T61 \| Toshiba NB205 \| iPod 5G 30GB \|Sony PS3 \|Sony PSP \|Xbox 360 \|Apple iPhone 3G \|Sony DSC-T70 \|1997 TRD Chaser \| Last edited by WinK; 19th January 2005 at 2:41 AM.

19th January 2005, 11:11 AM	#5
Axie Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lake Macquarie Posts: 256	I've been looking pretty hard at the Area-51m 7700, so far I've been unable to find another laptop with similar specs for the price ... it will be used mostly for 3D design / rendering work. __________________ axie

20th January 2005, 11:34 AM	#7
yoink Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,762	Now this is uncanny Northgate Alienware The Northgate is EXACTLY the same spec, and except for the glowing alien head, and the colours, looks EXACTLY the same as the Alienware; it's available for $USD 1098 at Walmart, now if only they shipped to Australia Northgate look like they will ship internationally, so at USD $1271.10 that works out to AUD $1,670.45 plus shipping, so well below AUD $2000 shipped __________________ Over 200 trades and counting! BatteryFree Mouse! Where is your avatar? Fake Memory Cards Paxjs vobiscum!

19th January 2005, 1:27 AM	#3
leathal_leigh (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 109	they look fuckn awesome

20th January 2005, 11:59 AM	#8
silver6 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 921	Alienware notebooks are just whitebox notebooks with a fancey cover. the ITC Ultraport 1900 is the same as alienware at a cheaper price http://www.itchannel.com.au/Products/Ultraport-1900.asp